Shield runes guide and suggested monsters

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Shield rune

Shield rune effects


Grants a shield worth 15% of runed monster's base HP to all allies

Stackable bonus: 30% HP with 2 sets, 45% HP with 3 sets. It is stackable also if multiple monsters have shield sets equipped and the shield total amount will be based on the one with the highest base HP.

This shield is a removable buff, it will not reactivate after revival but it will reactivate on a new stage (Dungeons, Scenarios and Toa but will not in Secret dungeons).

Where to get Shield runes, drop and farming guide:


: 1-6 stars, farm B1-B4 at early game, B5-B7 at mid game and B8-B10 at late game. 6 star runes drop from B7

: 1-5 stars, farm normal mode at early-mid game, hard at mid game ad hell at mid-late game. 5 star drop at boss stage hell mode. No 6 star drop.

When should you buy an Shield rune at the Magic shop?

Buy only legendary and 6 star runes with good stats and substats, check out next paragraph for stat review.

Shield rune stats and substats review?

Look for speed and %HP stats as substats in all runes and for even runes look at the following main stats suggestions:

Slot Main stat Description
2 SPD Situationally good
2 %HP Good for hp tanks
2 %ATK Sell
2 %DEF Sell
4 %HP Good for hp tanks
4 %ATK Sell
4 %DEF Sell
4 %Crit dmg Sell
4 %Crit rate Sell
6 %HP Good for hp tanks
6 %ATK Sell
6 %DEF Sell
6 %ACC Sell
6 %RES Sell

Which monsters works with Shield runes

Shield runes are really useful on monsters like: high base HP monsters , HP tanks
Here is also a couple of monster with the appropriate link to the detailed stats and review

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Chilling

Water Jack-o'-lantern
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Shi Hou

Water Monkey King
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Vivachel

Dark Harp magician
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Eleanor

Light Unicorn

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